Summer reading lists aren’t just for kids on school vacation. There are lots of books written just for independent hotel operators containing valuable information on important topics such as managing the front desk, developing successful marketing strategies, improving guest service and enhancing leadership skills. Below is our top 5 summer reading list for independent hotel operators.

Hotel Management and Operations by Michael J. O’Fallon and Denney G. Rutherford
Provides a practical and comprehensive approach for managing the various departments, from finance to housekeeping, within hotels. Includes case studies that analyze complex hospitality management issues from diverse viewpoints.

The Cornell School of Hotel Administration on Hospitality: Cutting Edge Thinking and Practice
by Michael C. Sturman, Jack B. Corgel and Rohit Verma
Delivers top-level hospitality management best practices and strategies from the faculty of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration. Covers a range of important topics, including leadership development, understanding contracts and leases, team member training, controlling costs and delivering exceptional customer service.

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